Epic! facts for kids
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| Industry | Subscription service |
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| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Suren Markosian Kevin Donahue |
| Headquarters |
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U.S.
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Worldwide |
| Products | E-books, education, digital media |
| Parent | Byju's |
Epic! is a popular online platform for kids. It offers a huge library of books and videos. Children aged 12 and under can use it to read and learn. You can access Epic! on computers, tablets, and phones.
Suren Markosian and Kevin Donahue started Epic! in 2013. The service officially launched in 2014. In 2021, a company called Byju's bought Epic!. Byju's is a big educational technology company from India.
In early 2024, Byju's faced some financial challenges. Its U.S. branch had to reorganize its business. This was done to help manage its loans and keep operations going.
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Discover Awesome Books and Videos
Epic! has many different types of books. You can find books that are read aloud to you. There are also audiobooks you can listen to. The library includes both true stories (non-fiction) and made-up stories (fiction).
Explore Cool Subjects
The books cover many interesting topics. These include:
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
- Language arts (like reading and writing)
- Social science (learning about people and societies)
- History (past events)
- Music and art
- Science fiction
- DIY (Do It Yourself) projects
Popular Stories You'll Love
You can find many famous books and series on Epic!. Some popular titles include:
- BIG NATE
- Garfield
- Warriors
- The Chronicles of Narnia series
Books in Many Languages
Epic! offers books in several languages. You can read in English, French, Spanish, and Chinese. There are also bilingual options. This means you can read a book in two languages at once.
Personalized Reading Fun
The Epic! app is smart! It suggests books just for you. These recommendations are based on your reading level. They also consider what you like to read. You can easily search for books, videos, and quizzes. You can search by age, keywords, or reading levels.
Working with Publishers
Epic! partners with many publishers. These are companies that create books and videos. As of early 2024, Epic! worked with 250 different partners.
Our Publishing Friends
Some of their well-known partners include:
- HarperCollins
- Macmillan
- Candlewick
- National Geographic Kids
- Smithsonian Enterprises
- Encyclopædia Britannica
Epic! is also part of important groups in the publishing industry. These groups help publishers work together. Some of them are:
- The Children's Book Council
- The Independent Book Publishers Association
- The Educational Book & Media Association
- The Audio Publishers Association
Awards and Recognition
Epic! has received awards for its great work.
- In 2016, it won "Best App for Teaching and Learning."
- It also won "The Best Website for Teaching and Learning."
- These awards came from The American Association of School Librarians.
